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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20
BIackburn's Oratorical Powers.

Speaking Of the colloquial powers Of Sen
ator Joe Blackburn, Of Kentucky" says First
Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson, Il
am reminded of story When Joe and
were young fellows we were in school to-
gether, and it happened that two OF our
friends had falling out and concluded 10
settle it according 10 the code, with Joe and
myself as seconds. Somehow, Joe had the
reputation OF being posted on such affairs,
and when all arrangements had been com
pleted, and we were on the ground, We gave
him full power of direction. We tossed for
choice of position, and my side won. The sun
was just rising, and | placed my man with
his back to IT, Joe saw the disadvantage OF
his principal, and began TO do a little talking
for some other Augment. Re went into
the history of dueling, citing cases and giving
statistics; he explained the courtesy Of the
code; he argued every point OF honor, and so
on. with such force and continuance that
when we finally gos ready to resume warlike
preparations the sun had gone down, and It
was 50 dark that our men couldn't see each
other at ten PAGES OF course, Joe was as
much surprised as any Of US, but 1t put an
end to the duel aud our principals never re-
newed it n-Chicago Herald.
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CIRCUIT COURT.
Suits for Damages.

The case of Thomas Watkins against
the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
Company was tried yesterday.
Watkins, who was an engineer on this
road, alleged that on September 25, in
getting down from his engine, he stepped
upon rotten plank in the turn table,
which gave way and his leg went through.
injuring it very badly, and besides he sus-
tanned permanent injuries.
The amount of damages asked for was
$4,000 The jury returned verdict in
favor of the plaintiff, and assessed his
damages at $500.
Mr.. Charles t. Williams, counsel for
the railroad company, moved to set aside
the verdict, which motion was overruled.
The case of p. p. Ryan against the
Westham Granite Company was the next
case taken up. Ryan, on the 9TH day OF
June, 1885, was in the employ OF the
Granite Company at their works across
the river, following his daily ayocation,
when a shed tumbled down, catching
him underneath, breaking a rib and in
turing his shoulder, back and side. He
is now suing the company for $4,000
damages. a verdict was rendered for
the defendants.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20
Novel Remedy for Asthma.

A story comes to us well authenticated
about one of our old time citizens, living at
Derby Neck, who has for years been afflicted
with asthma, SO as at times 10 render life
miserable. For the last two or three months
he has been especially under the rod Of af-
Fiction from this cause. One recent day a
lady visitor from an adjacent town told or
friend who had been cured by standing
against board partition and having hole
bored therein at the patients exact height
and into which portion Of tho hair OF the
head was plugged and then cut off. A few
days aiterward son OF the gentleman re-
ferred 20, thinking there might be something
in it, persuaded his father to take his position
against partition for q trial Of the cure
all the conditions Of which were faithfully
complied with. That night the old gentle
man, who is a prominent member Of the
Methodist church, saws that he slept quietly
for the first time in a long while, and in two
days and to date found himself apparently
cured -Ansonia Conn., Sentinel.
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Sea Food In the Wet.

-DO you have - much trouble getting va
food out there a. you did % lrstf q famous
Bouiface II Now YORK asked the Uroprietor
Of great hotel ia the west.
The western landlord laughed a while and
then said 40, have no t-oub'. al OH. for
the simple reason that J don't ,ry 20 get sea
food. 7 be first year was there / triel %
make speciality II it, had ~ ldl- rocks
- strifs 1nvS '--.letstD al cne Dooe>
specially shippeRe alters ~ tne ION Almost
brought Oh ice Little Necl;s from Long Island;
soft and hard crabs from Fulton market;
shlimps from New Orleans, and finally, as a
great treat for a special Sunday dinner once
had two barrels Of Duxbury clans
shipped from Boston. The clans cost
me so a barrel, and the freight was
SO more. and that made fairly expensive
little delicacy. The clans cost me 80 before
got them on the table. But | rather flat
tered myself that had got the bulge on table
delicacies Of the sea food order in the west.
But the barrel Of Duxbury clans settled the
business. l have had my faith in native
oysters as a western table deicacy shaken by
complaints that they were too salt, too cold
too large, too all these things that in the east
90 TO make a good oyster. One day a
wealthy ranchman who always stops with me,
said Look here, what kind Of oysters were
those we had to-dayl They were 10 good
told him they were fresh oysters, just
shipped in ice from New York. Well, my
folks didn't like 'em, and more Of your guests
are complaining. We don't like these eastern
oysters. anyway. They are too Shiny. We
like the western oysters tumbled. They
had been used all their lives 10 canned oys-
tiers, and the fresh, salty oysters seemed
stale TO them All right, l thought. Canned
oysters are cheap; the others are dear. So
after that my guests had canned oysters, and
never had a kick. New York Sun.
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Embryo Coioreu statesmen.

An old colored woman stood at the station
yesterday, waiting for the Jacksonville train.
Beside her stood two little pickaninnies with
faces as black as the inside Of a stove pipe.
When the old mammals train arrived she ex-
claimed: "Bress do Lori" and then looking
down at her children, remarked: Here, you,
Abraham Lincoln, take hold Of JEFF Davis
hand and come along heah, quick" Aud the
namesakes Of the two great statesmen Of the
war joined hands and walked away together
as though their names had not expressed such
di~imilarity Of porposs.-Palatka FlAl
Herald.
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Range Of thermometer at Spence. IT,
zee & Co.'S shoe house, Broad street,
March lesh. 1897 Gam. 42S. 12 u, is':
Q pm. 4s'; SPIN. AZ
Senator A. J. Dutton vas In Norfolk
yesterday.
Special attention "a called 70 a number
Of new adj " IN this issue
Mr John d. Smelling has been warmly
welcomed BY many friends
The correspondence on colored states
man Troi'ef got in the paper by accident
4 new Chapter Of the Law and Order
League was formed at Laube's Hall lss,
night
The third and last edition Of the Stat>'s
business extra i expected 70 be out next
Tuesday.
Company Z, Captain A L. Phillips.
viii have fol- dress drill and inspection
tomorrow night
Mr. " ". Coulling. salesman for
Hessrs r. &. Williams & G., has returned
from al extended trip
4 number IF prominent Western New
Yorkers, with their wives. were At the
American Hotel La, night
A row Of frame buildings are going up
a. II by magic on Bridge avenue. Man
chester. near Semmes street.
ShOckoe Hill Division. Sons Of Temper
ance, are preparing for a fine supper al
Sanger Halle At an early date.
Mr Hamilton Martin. now in Duluth,
MINI, writes that be il well situated,
and That his prospects are bright.
Rev J. H. Hammond, the first pastor
IL the Meade Memorial church, Man
chester, Is on a visit % Richmond.
In consequence Of tbecrowded state Of
our columns Free Lances Facts and
Fancies are left out this morning and
will appear during the week.
The immortal hymn, Rock Of Ages"
will be sung at tic First Presbyterian
church this morning. The music is BIZ
The beloved pastor, Rev X. p Kerr.
Mr. W W. Archer, Of the StQte. will
have play entitled Lazarus Martin in
he April number Of the AAQntic NDnthlg
George ] Fitzgerald, formerly Of Man
chester. has been elected lodge deputy Of
Eureka, a new lodge Of Good Templars
n Danyille. Mr. Fitzgerald is a first
,lass man In all respects
One Of the finest passenger cars ever
urDed out in Richmond Is just receiving
IS finishing touches at the Chesapeake
and Ohio shops. SIR. George W Ettin-
ger is the master car builder
The Fifiy-seyenth and Fifty-ninth Mas
achusetts Veteran Associations will pass
through Richmond on the way from Pc
ersburgthe latter part Of April They
viii hold a reunion in Petersbg{
lsO Al the Wilderue e----- ca afGi'
"a. :, which wnni'
2 We Biographical Union election ,
! by IYngton Friday, b. w. ellis, for 5
erly Of Richmond, received 279 votes +.
r one of the delegates to the National
Onvention. W. +. Dunn, who defeated )
m received 40 votes were pOlled for the !
lice of president. The polls were open
/ the afternoon.
Some Richmond tobacco manufacturers
e in Washington TO see about the dis
ibution of the yearly contracts for to-
eco for the navy. 1t has only been Of !
cent date that these contracts were open
Southern manufacturers, the privilege
lving until recently been restricted TO =
orthern dealers. Myers Bros & Co.,
I'd this contract last year.
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PostOhce Poetry.

The following is verbatim copy of
the directions on number of letters
that have recently passed through the
Richmond POstoffice:
Over rivers, mountains and lakes,
Let this go for goodness sakes:
In the State Of North Carolina at Durham
leave il,
Mr.. George DOnley will call and receive II;
IL its delayed III always regret it.
For he is dude and don't you forget it.
This letter is for BIZ Smith, the web-footed
scrub,
To whom want il 10 20:
Ne Is cutting cOrd-wOOd for his grub
In Silver City, Idaho.
bet this go al q rapid rate
TO Iroquois county in Illinois State:
There in the pOstOfhce Jet il lay
Miss Mary Anderson will take il away.
The following is one Of the prosaic di-
rections:
MISS SUSIE CARTER
Nansemond County.
In care OF the store where she deals at.
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The Manchester BONN.

We must congratulate Manchester on
its present prosperity. While over there
yesterday We noticed a most decided and
marked improvement in business. Every
one seemed to be busy. This is certainly
pleasing and good news after the long
dull yer Real estate is now on the
boom, some very large sales have already
been made, and We have no doubt more
viii follow. We wish to call the particu-
lar attention of the public to the adyer-
easements OF our friends across the river
until we are enabled 10 give more news
from them. We wish them successful
and prosperous season.
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| want my friends and the former
patrons of w ID. Blair & Co. to know
that | am now in my new store, No. 1902
East Main street, two doors below the
Dispatch office, and am prepared to give
prompt and faithful attention to all or
ders. All orders intrusted to me will
be promptly executed by efficient and at
tentive assistants, who will be pleased to
render you the same courtesies and SER
vice as at the old stand. Send me your
order. JULIEN BINFoRD,
Successor TO w. ID. Blair & Co.
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Funeral Of Rev. Lewis Wake.

The remains of Rev. Lewis Wake,
who died few days since near Elkton,
Maryland, reached the city Fri
day night at 9:15 o'clock. The
funeral took place yesterday morn
Ing at ll:30 O'Clock from the residence
of Major Thomas A. Brander.
The services at the grave at Hollywood
were conducted by Rev DR.. Charles
Minnegerode. Among those present
were Bishop F. M. White, and Rev. Drs.
Peterkin, Newton, Jackson and Sprigg.
Three of the children of the deceased
clergyman live in Richmond-Mrs.
Thomas A. Brander, Mrs. F. NJ. Whittle,
Jr., and Mrs. Lewis Wake. The de-
ceased was one of the Oldest and most
popular clergymen in the diocese of
Maryland.
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II is intended az an exhibition for gentle
men only, and IL sigh; well worth seeing.

Il is intended az an exhibition for gentle
men only, and IL sigh; well worth seeing.
STUDENTS os HAND.
A great many students visited the mu-
scum and express themselves as highly
delighted with what they saw. The ana
iorniczl department shows al diseases
that human fesh Is heir 20. and the re-
porter Acknowledges his inability 10 give
. description Of what he saw. Bot suf-
fee It TO say, ii is place that any one
can learn more in an hour than they
would in a life time Of study. Every in
ielligent man will consider the percep-
ton 81 his own body, the basis of his men
tsl life and through self knowledge only,
will he attain the heighth Of human perfec-
ton The old Greeks and Romans con-
sidered self-consciousness the beginning
Of wisdom. for in lofty letters the words
Of our motto stood above the temple Of
the Delphic God, and yet to-day they are
still stamped In our hearts a. truth
never to heoYerihrOwn. IN order there
fore, to supply that which the progress
81 science demands, the management has
endeavored 10 bring together museum,
which displays in every respect the types
Of scientific and artistic perfection. For
this purpose they hsye-nOt spared
LABOR Or MONEY
u acquire the master works Of the best
artists, in order that they might produce
them TO the public
Thi. wonderful display Of the human
system will b. here only few days long
er, and parties should avail themselves Of
this opportunity and visit the great mu-
scum Of anatomy, where they will be
greatly benefited by what they see and
hear Call al 1909 Main street, and you
will learn more about anatomy than the
scribe can tell you.
ANOTHER FEATURE
70 be seen in the museum is q petriied
Indian sQuaw who was found in Boulder
county, Colorado, May 4th, 1855, which
is alone worth the price Of admission.
Aunty Betsy, the celebrated dancing au-
tomatou. il laughable curiosity within
herself All the late murderers in the
United States, and some from Europe are
on exhibition. II is indeed a school for
thought and a study for mankind. There
are a great many other features too nu-
merOus % mention, and a. the price Of adj
mission Is only % cents, every one has
the opportunity Of seeing this wonderful
exhibition.
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Mr.. Charles w. Purcell one of Rich.
monds Oldest and most honored citizens
died yesterday, aged seventy wears. Mr.
Purcell was one of the old bankers and
brokers In the days Of Lancaster, Murry
Psiro and others. He was an enthusi-
astic member of the old Blues, and a
prominent Mason and Knight Templar
Besides all this he was a useful citizen
and an honorable man, and one who was
sincerely beloved in life, and who In
death VIII be missed and mourned
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20
New York Markets,
REVIEW,

The wheat market has ruled stronger to-
day. but very dull. There was no outside
news TO influence the market, cables being
steady. and. as very little outside business
was done, scalpers had possession all day.
Opening was steady at S0l. and market sold
TO 500, but gradually worked up to Sls, clos
ing at Slt. June was not 50 strong, adj
vancing only three eighths.
Visible supply is variously estimated from
a quarter millions increase 10 three quarters
decrease We don't think il will have much
affect on the market. The course next week
will depend greatly upon the clique's actions.
Corn dull and featureless. Close IS at last
nights figures.
Lard and ribs somewhat steadier, but very
dnll
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Mus,..i Mention and Dramatic Doibgs.
Commepcing next Toesdsy night a,
Mozart Acsdemy. ollie kedpsih, The
youngest soubreite On me American
stage. viii appear IN her musical comedy
drama. Pert" Mis. kedpsth, better
known IA ;be Little Electric Light Mag
net.cones highly endoFsed an9 pf'hgs WIN
her an excellent support Inc pay y
full OF sparkling songs dances e'c-' ana
q pleasant week d comedy ana specially
ispromised.
Al the Theatre next Friday end SstuT-
day the fayorite ACTOR. NJ. Frederick
Warde. will resppear with bis hrst-cisss
coppsny. and there sill be three perform
ances Of the legitlmtie drama.
A fne vocal and Instrumental perform
snce has been arranged iof the MozaH
Musicale 10 morrow night.
There was a fine Silver King matt.
nee yesterday and q good house last
night. The company goes rom Rich
mond 70 Reading. Pennsylvania. Mana
ger Kennedy and all bis company have
our best wishes
Prof. Herman Dahlbefg bad critical
audience at his piano recital at Ramos
last night His skillfuI rendition Of the
most difficult pieces was loudly sp-
plaudcd
There was a very beautiful audience
AT the Davenport matinee yesterday.
Miss Davenport Ft0Drq vas superb,
but II is but Just 70 say that her BeQtrioe
was not as good a that Of Marie Vain
wright. The Much Ado About Moth
ing" OF Louis james and Miss Vain
wright will BE- remembered among the
red letter events 81 the season 1861
Fanny Davenport many friends, how
ever. were glad to greet her a. an old IA
vorite. She and her company left last
night for New York via Washington.
Mr. Ben Stern, representing Hanlon
Brother great Fanlasma," one Of the
greatest Of modern spectacles, II in the
city. The Hanlons will be at the Thea
tire March 2Sth, 29th and goth.
The rchearssls for The production " .
the Mikado are progressing finely, and
The opera will be presented in frst-class
Itylc at the Mozart Musicale May %.
A complimentary testimonial will be
,iyen Mr. James Calder at Pine-street
.hurch early in April Mr. Calder has
lone much for the musical culture OF bis
ection Of the city, and II r. hoped that
- fsiimOnial will be a subj ~ l-s-------
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Calling over in Manchester the other

Calling over in Manchester the other
day We dropped into the frst-class bakery
establishment Of l. * V. STEMS. and found II
fitted up in hrst-class style with all the neces-
sAry supplies Of good things. such a. always
remind " Of Christmas. Bread. crackers, bis
cults. etc. IN abundance: cakes. and a variety
Of good things for the children. and al made
from the very best and purest materials. This
Is indeed a model bakery. and one that de-
serves and j. fast gaining the support u the
public. ~ SURE % call In and sc them AZ
i55 Hull street. Manchester.
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By sampson & Adamson-
Pei rs,ste iucftoueers and Insurance. Agents
"a Hull street. Manchester. Va
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Bargains i'm Pianos.

One secondhand Durham, $50; one
secondhand Worcester, $l25 one second hand
Durham, $S5. All of the above Pianos are in
thorough order. and will be sold for cash or on
the instalment plan. Stool and cover thrown
in without extra charge at the popular music
store of Manly b. Ramos * Co.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20
Garden Seeds.

We have received our first supply Of
d. Landreth 4 Sons reliable garden seeds,
which are considered the best now eXtant. We
do not sell seeds on commission; nor do we
sci cheap seeds. Send for catalogue.
BODERER BROS, Druggists.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20

Reported BY {. ". Branch & Co, bankers
and broken 30. ILL Main street.
EKvIKW

EKvTKu.
SEv YORK. March le.-The market
opened dull and without any special feature,
prices ruling a. about last night close. An
advance IN Northwestern. however, rallied
values somewhat. and the bank return
proved 10 be more favorable than had been
predicted BY the bear contingent. Com
mission h0uses, however. seem % Dc doing
next u nothing. and until outside business
shoxs some sign Of resuscitatiOn, We can
hardly expect higher prices The market
has not changed in any particular degree,
the larger operators sem 20 be holding
slOof entirely, and the room-trsders merely
trade on the market and take any profit thst
may come limiting their transactions 10
yery narrow range. During the last hour
there was some Improvement, snc the clos
ing was strong. Money. 4tO 5.
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The New Health om..

Policeman Charles Clinely has been
appointed sanitary officer for the Third
Police District, rice w. J. Orange. re-
turned 70 active police duty at request of
Presidents Of the Board Of Health.
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Artists. Attention.

Special gathering of Artists engaged in
OH. Water. Pastel CrayOn. Lustra- China
Painting and Irauzhtsnen. az go East Broad
street. between second and Third supplies
furnished in largest and smallest quantities
cheap.
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Belmont Lithia Water.

This is really one of the best Lithia
waters in use. Recommended by some OF our
most prominent physicians. Delivered in any
part OF the city al - cents per gallon by
BODEKER Bros. Druggists.
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Emerson Piano Cheap.

Cabinet Upright Piano at two hundred
and twenty-five dollars. This is the only seven
octave Upright left of the Emerson make.
Manly b. Ramos and Co., 500 Main street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20

II YOU wish correct styles and q per
feet IL In she's. Slippers Or Ties. IS East
Broad street i the place 70 find them. Spence.
Tyree 4 Co. leaders ia Foot Gear. Trunks
and Satchels
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20

The oratdtio of~St. FaUl will be pre-
sented by number Of ladies and gentle
men from Petersburg at Mozart Acade-
my Saturday, May 14th.
1t is reported that Miss Mary Mills,
who played Nellie DHDer in the Silver
King" at the Academy last week, is the
lady that the well known dramatist, Bart
ley Campbell, lost his head heart, and
finally his mind over
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20

For decorations. LacToix's mineral
colors and other supplies. for sale oy solomon
J. Binsrsnger 80 East Broad street
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The very best, also oysters in any style
81 Z. A. stumpfs Restaurant. corner Of Eighth
and Main streets.
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Photograph. POiygraph!.

A Combination Protractor, Scale, Rule,
and Automatic Draughting Instrument. Round
HAT Brass only Is cents. Best thing invented.
At Solomon j. Bingswanger's. 2l0 East Broad
street.
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Showcase City.

The train starts from here every hour
" take you among the sights IN Show Case
City. where you viii find a beautiful display
q all kinks and varieties u ShOw Gases Main
street depot a. J. n. Valentines. lpgs Main
street.
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Pure olive oil and Durkee's salad dress
ing English and French mustards, at George
|. Thomas l23 Broad street
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The Electric Safety Razor, of superior
quality. In using, which il IS impossible for
one 10 cut his face Price $3.50.
\. B. CLARKE i Son.
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For your Sunday dinner procure the
best steaks in the city from ii. Stems Pioneer
Market, l0ls Hull street, Manchester.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20

Very fine old rye WHISTLES, French
brandy. old Port and sherry wines, AT George
|. Thomas, LIB Broad street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-03-20

Choice green, English breakfast, Oolong
and Formosa teas, at George /. ThOn as, l23
BROAD street
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For your Sunday dinners get the best
steaks In the city from the Pioneer Market
ii. Stein. I0ls Hull street, Manchester.